YouTube is kicking off today its Pride 2021 live stream at 3 pm ET, with both traditional and digital talent headlining the event, including Elton John, Demi Lovato, Gigi Gorgeous, Daniel Howell, and JoJo Siwa.
The stream, concluding at 7 pm ET, will comprise musical performances, giving challenges, and appearances from other special guests. Howell will take a journey through his past alongside Abigail Thorn and Tyler Oakley, for instance, while Elton John and husband David Furnish will fete pride at their home. Trixie Mattel will reopen and re-glam an Los Angeles nightclub, while Lovato will perform alongside the Trans Chorus Of Los Angeles.
Funds raised during the stream will benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, The Trevor Project, and AKT — an LGBTQ+ youth homelessness charity.
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Earlier this month, YouTube launched an accompanying #GiveWithPride social media campaign, whereby creators like Patrick Starrr, Elle Mills, and The Fitness Marshall pledged to complete stunts in order to drive donations to The Trevor Project, with the videos being revealed during this afternoon’s stream.
At the same time, YouTube Gaming will host tomorrow at 3 pm ET a Minecraft tournament dubbed MCC Pride 2021, featuring top native gamers. Ten teams of four will compete in the tournament, including Joey Graceffa, Smallishbeans, Vikkstar, SolidarityGaming, AyChristene, and Dangthatsalongname. Donations clocked during the tournament — including $100,000 on behalf of the winning team by YouTube Gaming — will benefit The Trevor Project.
You can check out the trailer for YouTube’s Pride 2021 stream below:
